JACKSON, Miss. – Two people were killed and two were injured in separate shootings in Jackson on Sunday, prompting investigations by the local police department. The first incident occurred just after midnight on Ellis Avenue near St. Charles Street. DeAsia Bracy was fatally shot inside a vehicle, and two other passengers sustained injuries. The suspects fled the scene after crashing a red Hyundai Sonata at the intersection of Ellis Avenue and St. Charles Street. In another shooting at Merit Health Central, 25-year-old Elisha Bridges was killed following an argument in the hospital’s parking lot, which was determined to be a result of a domestic dispute.

According to Officer Sam Brown, Jackson police are actively seeking the suspects and have urged anyone with information about the fatal shootings to come forward. No further details about the suspects or their motives have been disclosed. Law enforcement officials have encouraged the public to contact them or Crime Stoppers with any relevant information.

The incidents have left the Jackson community on edge, raising concerns about the escalating violence in the area. These tragic events underscore the need for increased security measures and efforts to address the root causes of such violence. The Jackson Police Department is committed to ensuring the safety of residents and will continue to investigate these shootings to bring the perpetrators to justice.

At this time, the conditions of the injured passengers from the first shooting remain unknown, and the suspect involved in the second shooting, Jaylein Wallace, is still at large. If anyone has information, they are encouraged to contact the Jackson police at 601-960-1234 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355 TIPS (8477).